Anonymous
08/30/2021 10:58
Subject: Nutrislice has pictures!
Anonymous wrote:Yes the cheese sticks are what revealed this in our house too! My kids also miss former (pre-Covid) choices including but not limited to breakfast for lunch.
Agree with a PP on quality. It is not a top issue right now so not advocating to address it currently, but I do feel the quality could be a bit improved and there mist be a better way. I think about the many families in my UMC neighborhood who scoff at the horrible school lunch as if its poison and what that I imagine that creates…free lunch that is overly processed (commercialized and could be more nutritious) for those who are stuck with free lunch and fresh, nutritious meals for the “haves”. Would love a school lunch good enough that more families choose it.
The pandemic definitely took the food quality back a notch. Our elementary school had a nice salad bar pre-pandemic and for obvious reasons (that I agree with) those are gone. Even the hot food quality and the variety has been cut back. I think it's because it's federally funded now? Hopefully next year they will get back to having the healthier options and more choices and add-ons.
Anonymous
08/30/2021 10:57
Subject: Nutrislice has pictures!
Anonymous wrote:Question from a newish FCPS parent -- my DC (lower elementary) is convinced he can't have the PB&J because a table mate was told he couldn't have it and had to put it back. I'm not sure if maybe the kid grabbed the sandwich and the regular main or if they aren't allowed due to an allergy in the class (one of their two classrooms had a big alert sign about a classroom allergy, but we haven't been told anything about not packing peanut/nut products beyond not doing it for a snack item).
Does anyone know if they would restrict kids' ability to buy/get the PB&J at lunch due to a classroom allergy? Does this seem like something worth reaching out to the teacher to clarify? Right now I'm having to pack DC's lunch if they don't like the main, but I'd like to have them do the alternate some days to ease the burden on my spouse when I'm away for more than a week.
I absolutely would reach out to the teacher for clarification on that.
I know normally at our ES there are separate tables designated nut-free, while the remaining tables are OK for peanuts. Our ES is jot the only one that did that pre-Covid. It is possible during Covid this may be different because they are trying to cohort kids? Just ask instead of guessing.
Anonymous
08/30/2021 10:53
Subject: Nutrislice has pictures!
Question from a newish FCPS parent -- my DC (lower elementary) is convinced he can't have the PB&J because a table mate was told he couldn't have it and had to put it back. I'm not sure if maybe the kid grabbed the sandwich and the regular main or if they aren't allowed due to an allergy in the class (one of their two classrooms had a big alert sign about a classroom allergy, but we haven't been told anything about not packing peanut/nut products beyond not doing it for a snack item).
Does anyone know if they would restrict kids' ability to buy/get the PB&J at lunch due to a classroom allergy? Does this seem like something worth reaching out to the teacher to clarify? Right now I'm having to pack DC's lunch if they don't like the main, but I'd like to have them do the alternate some days to ease the burden on my spouse when I'm away for more than a week.
Does anyone know if they would restrict kids' ability to buy/get the PB&J at lunch due to a classroom allergy? Does this seem like something worth reaching out to the teacher to clarify? Right now I'm having to pack DC's lunch if they don't like the main, but I'd like to have them do the alternate some days to ease the burden on my spouse when I'm away for more than a week.
Anonymous
08/30/2021 10:16
Subject: Nutrislice has pictures!
Anonymous wrote:Ok, well my kids have gone FFC school system and have never bought a lunch. I see that that as a win. But you do you.
10:10 poster back to point out this is exactly what I’m talking about. Why is it OK for school to serve a lunch that is beneath so many? It’s OK for the poors but not your precious (generic you as this poster is not alone). I’d love to pack lunch less and instead have school provide great options. It would save me time and hassle and I’d pay for it.
Anonymous
08/30/2021 10:14
Subject: Re:Nutrislice has pictures!
The cheese sticks are like the crust of a stuff crust pizza (something FCPS used to serve...and maybe still does?). Back when I used to buy lunch, I freaking loved those cheese sticks and that pizza.
Anonymous
08/30/2021 10:13
Subject: Nutrislice has pictures!
Ok, well my kids have gone FFC school system and have never bought a lunch. I see that that as a win. But you do you.
Anonymous
08/30/2021 10:10
Subject: Nutrislice has pictures!
Yes the cheese sticks are what revealed this in our house too! My kids also miss former (pre-Covid) choices including but not limited to breakfast for lunch.
Agree with a PP on quality. It is not a top issue right now so not advocating to address it currently, but I do feel the quality could be a bit improved and there mist be a better way. I think about the many families in my UMC neighborhood who scoff at the horrible school lunch as if its poison and what that I imagine that creates…free lunch that is overly processed (commercialized and could be more nutritious) for those who are stuck with free lunch and fresh, nutritious meals for the “haves”. Would love a school lunch good enough that more families choose it.
Agree with a PP on quality. It is not a top issue right now so not advocating to address it currently, but I do feel the quality could be a bit improved and there mist be a better way. I think about the many families in my UMC neighborhood who scoff at the horrible school lunch as if its poison and what that I imagine that creates…free lunch that is overly processed (commercialized and could be more nutritious) for those who are stuck with free lunch and fresh, nutritious meals for the “haves”. Would love a school lunch good enough that more families choose it.
Anonymous
08/30/2021 10:00
Subject: Re:Nutrislice has pictures!
I am so glad they are offering free breakfast and lunch to all as I imagine a lot of people need it right now, but for selfish reasons, I am bummed that the choices/variety over the month has been reduced. My DS used to buy 1-2 times per week and DD would buy 2-3 times per month. They don't like a single thing on the menu now. On balance, of course I would choose everyone who needs food getting it, but I'd love the occasional day off from packing for my picky kids. Breakfast for lunch was the favorite in our house ...
Anonymous
08/30/2021 09:55
Subject: Nutrislice has pictures!
Had no idea - thanks for letting us all know.
Also amused to see that school lunch pizza hasn't changed in the last twenty-five years
Someday, I'd love to campaign for improvements to school lunches, but I for one am glad they're offering them to everyone free of charge and making sure all kids have access to enough food every day.
Also amused to see that school lunch pizza hasn't changed in the last twenty-five years
Someday, I'd love to campaign for improvements to school lunches, but I for one am glad they're offering them to everyone free of charge and making sure all kids have access to enough food every day.
Anonymous
08/30/2021 08:44
Subject: Re:Nutrislice has pictures!
That's great - thanks for sharing!
Anonymous
08/30/2021 08:26
Subject: Nutrislice has pictures!
Anonymous wrote:In case you don’t know, even if they get the snack pack, they still get milk, fruit & veggies. I’ll be the first to admit many of the elementary school lunches aren’t the greatest quality but I told my children to never say they look gross. We don’t know the food security situation of other children, even in upper middle class areas. Just a reminder!
Yes, totally agree!
Anonymous
08/30/2021 06:17
Subject: Nutrislice has pictures!
In case you don’t know, even if they get the snack pack, they still get milk, fruit & veggies. I’ll be the first to admit many of the elementary school lunches aren’t the greatest quality but I told my children to never say they look gross. We don’t know the food security situation of other children, even in upper middle class areas. Just a reminder!
Anonymous
08/30/2021 05:26
Subject: Re:Nutrislice has pictures!
DS reports that leftovers are served the next day so there is a good chance that if your kid likes a meal from one day , it will be served the next day as well.
Anonymous
08/30/2021 00:34
Subject: Nutrislice has pictures!
Anonymous wrote:Maybe everybody else knows this already but earlier today when I was helping the kids decide what days they want to pack vs get school lunch, we discovered that if you click on an item on nutrislice, you can see what it looks like. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that baked mozzarella is not mozzarella sticks, but rather mini cheese burritos served with marinara sauce, I had no idea! And now I know what bitable is (just a little snack pack of three items - alert, the PB&J snack pack also has Cheez-its for some weird reason). Anyway, just sharing in case you're curious about the food your kid eating!
Thanks! I didn't know this either. I was trying to get ES DC to get the lunch on days he doesn't like the main and this helps to show him the food and see what the alternatives look like because he seemed to not be able to find them.
Anonymous
08/29/2021 23:41
Subject: Nutrislice has pictures!
Maybe everybody else knows this already but earlier today when I was helping the kids decide what days they want to pack vs get school lunch, we discovered that if you click on an item on nutrislice, you can see what it looks like. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that baked mozzarella is not mozzarella sticks, but rather mini cheese burritos served with marinara sauce, I had no idea! And now I know what bitable is (just a little snack pack of three items - alert, the PB&J snack pack also has Cheez-its for some weird reason). Anyway, just sharing in case you're curious about the food your kid eating!